incense
Cross references:
1. fragrance
1. in.cense \'in-.sen(t)s\ n [ME encens, fr. OF, fr. LL incensum, fr. L,
neut. of incensus], pp. of incendere to set on fire, fr. in- + -cendere to
burn; akin to L cande-re to glow - more at CANDID 1: material used to
produce a fragrant odor when burned 2: the perfume exhaled from some
spices and gums when burned; broadly : a pleasing scent 3: pleasing
attention : FLATTERY
2. incense vt 1: to apply or offer incense to 2: to perfume with incense
3. in.cense \in-'sen(t)s\ vt [ME encensen, fr. MF incenser, fr. L incensus]
obs 1: to inflame with a passion or emotion 2: to arouse the extreme
anger or indignation of